According to local residents, a π·πΊ Russian Mi-8 helicopter violated π¬πͺ Georgian airspace near Perevi village, close to the occupied Tskhinvali region.
@kungfushotz2@airgeosky no, they operate several different boeing models. That one in the photo, as far as i know was decomissioned and had its engines removed (they are visible under the tail)
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Fall 2004, Tbilisi: In the aftermath of Soviet dissolution, NATO partners with Georgia neutralized about 300 old anti aircraft missiles, which were stored in Ponichala and Chaladid bases.
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The incident happened at 17.00 Tbilisi time. The Interior Ministry stated that the drone was equipped with a photo camera and was conducting reconnaissance of Georgian police positions in the region. Russia denied all the claims.
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After August war, Russian military aircrafts and reconnaissance drones continously intruded Georgian airspace.
September 23, 2008: Georgian forces down a Russian UAV between Khurvaleti and Tsitelubani villages.
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A week later, September 30: Another drone falters near Odzisi village in Akhalgori, crashing from technical glitch during reconnaissance over Georgian police posts. Officials recover intact camera amid twisted metal, attributing it to a Russian spy op from the buffer zone.
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#AgileSpirit25 reflects a new era:
β’ Small units fielding tailored drone capabilities
β’ DIY systems sustained with commercial & 3D-printed parts
β’ Logistics, recon, and kinetic missions
This is how tactical drone warfare is evolving β and it's already here.
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The launcher system shown here was designed by soldiers and built on-site.
It can be mounted to an FPV drone for a low-cost, low-signature kinetic strike option.